School Law News This Week 05.05.2025
NSAA Members, sign up for Wednesday’s **Free** Lunch & Learn Webinar: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 12:00 Noon (Eastern) Demystifying Federal Agency Enforcement and Funding Withdrawal
Department of Education Announces Three Investigations
Department of Justice Announces Dismissal of 1966 Louisiana Desegregation Case
President Issues EO Establishing Religious Liberty Commission
Courts Stay or Enjoin Some DEI-Directed Executive Actions
NSAA members can access NSAA’s chart tracking litigation challenging Executive Branch activity affecting education: Executive Action Challenges in Education 2025.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Education Cases
Fifth Circuit Upholds District Court’s Denial of Tuition Reimbursement and Award of Attorney’s Fees to Parent in IDEA Case
Sixth Circuit Panel Upholds SJ for School Officials Who Forced Elementary Student to Remove AR-15 Hat
Sixth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of 1A Claim Against Michigan City Council Members
Third Circuit Panel Upholds District Court Ruling in Favor of District v. Pro Se Parent Contesting Trial Removal from Kindergarten Class
Fifth Circuit Panel Affirms Lower Court’s SJ Grant for District in Employee’s Discrimination Suit After Non-Renewal for Not Returning to Classroom
NSAA Amicus Briefs:
Mahmoud v. Taylor (Supreme Court merits -- parent Free Exercise opt-out rights re; LGBTQ supportive books in the reading curriculum)
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools (Supreme Court merits - standard of liability for education-related claim under Section 504/ADA)
Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond (Supreme Court merits - whether private religious school operating charter school constitutes state action; whether denial of charter to religious virtual school violates Free Exercise rights)
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Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinars
Wednesday, June 11 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Administration Insights: What's Next for the Department of Education?
U.S. Department of education Acting General Counsel Tom Wheeler, an experienced school attorney, provides insights on the priorities and activities of the current administration vis a vis K-12 schools. Tom will address questions school attorneys are asking about topics including civil rights enforcement and funding. Send your questions to strainor@nsaa.legal no later than June 9.
Thomas Wheeler, Acting General Counsel, U.S. Department of Education
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Monday, June 23, 2025 12:00 Noon Eastern
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Join us for a discussion on the basics of AIA contracts, essential amendments, and best practices for effective contract management. Enhance your knowledge and skills with practical insights and real-world examples.
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